Lead Wire for Fishing Sinkers from Japan
Soft lead wire in 1-2mm diameter coils, cuttable for molding fishing sinkers and weights. Falls under HTS 7806.00.03.00 as lead wire, a basic worked form prior to final shaping into articles. High lead purity distinguishes from alloys per statistical notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare as industrial material, not finished fishing tackle, to stay in Chapter 78
• Provide Proposition 65 warnings for California entry due to lead content
• Avoid pre-cut segments which may classify as finished weights under 9507